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Load balancer ideas for multiple broadband links

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  • 27-01-2010 6:21pm
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    jmayo
    Registered Users Posts: 13,140 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi Folks,
    I believe best place to ask this question.

    I need to know if anyone has recommendations on load balancers/routers for handling multiple broadband links and taking care of load balancing and failover.
    Normally would like to have it configured that SMTP and WEB traffic on one link with permanent VPNs and client VPNs on another link, so I suppose not true load balancing across the links.

    Eventually routing VOIP out if everything proves reliable enough so may need some QoS on it.

    Now I know some of the Cisco 1800s (and even Cisco Linksys kit) can do two WAN links, but looking like need three links.
    One wired and two wireless.
    We have had lots of wireless problems so can't rely on it and have poor enough wired connection, but in event lose wireless better than nothing.

    Will have static ranges from each supplier with a Cisco ASA between device and internal network.

    Also need something with manufacturer backup i.e. not homebuilt Linux box with three NICs, etc.

    Anyway any ideas would be appreciated.
    Oh and of coruse as usual the best and cheapest is the management requirement. :rolleyes:


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    Get0fix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 90 ✭✭Get0fix


    Hey Jmayo,

    Have you had a look at the DrayTek Vigor range of products? I have used a few smaller 2820 models (great for varied WAN connections) and have recently purchased a Vigor 3300V router.

    Both have QoS, VPN support, built in load balancing and failover options, plus a whack load more. My manager introduced me to the DrayTek range, and I have been well impressed. Price is very good too!

    Check them out and see what you think.

    http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/index.html


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    jmayo
    Registered Users Posts: 13,140 ✭✭✭✭jmayo


    Get0fix wrote: »
    Hey Jmayo,

    Have you had a look at the DrayTek Vigor range of products? I have used a few smaller 2820 models (great for varied WAN connections) and have recently purchased a Vigor 3300V router.

    Both have QoS, VPN support, built in load balancing and failover options, plus a whack load more. My manager introduced me to the DrayTek range, and I have been well impressed. Price is very good too!

    Check them out and see what you think.

    http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/index.html

    GetOfix
    thanks for that.

    I had been trying to decipher the Cisco myriad of options and had found a few pieces of kit like the Elfiq range and The AscenLink load balancer

    http://www.elfiq.com/products

    http://www.xtera-ip.com/product_link.php#

    Of course sourcing local support appears difficult for these and some of them would not be that cheap.


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    roryq
    Registered Users Posts: 164 ✭✭roryq


    Get0fix wrote: »
    Hey Jmayo,

    Have you had a look at the DrayTek Vigor range of products? I have used a few smaller 2820 models (great for varied WAN connections) and have recently purchased a Vigor 3300V router.

    Both have QoS, VPN support, built in load balancing and failover options, plus a whack load more. My manager introduced me to the DrayTek range, and I have been well impressed. Price is very good too!

    Check them out and see what you think.

    http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/index.html

    +1 pm the draytek great routers and QOS and load balancing is excellent.. I got the tip from Get0Fix on that.


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